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Which presidential candidate would you most want to travel with?
A new poll asks the all-important question: Which of the presidential candidates would you most want to travel with? The results show Barack Obama in the lead with 44%, with voters claiming that he'd be a "cool guy to hang out with" and that he would be most likely to get discounts at hotels and restaurants. I confess to not knowing why exactly that would be the case.
Hillary Clinton trails Obama with 23%, and John McCain garnered 14% of the votes. McCain, at least one voter noted, would probably have some great stories to share. Or a joke!
Personally, I wouldn't mind traveling around the world with erstwhile candidate Mike Gravel, who could instruct me on the finer points of how to make a sweet rap video.
The poll also asks which candidate you'd least like to sit next to on an airplane, which one needs a vacation the most, and which one looks best in a bathing suit. As you can see from the picture above, it's obviously Obama-- and I say that with, to quote Seinfeld, an "unblemished record of staunch heterosexuality."
How about you? Which presidential candidate (past or present) would you most like to travel with?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
debbie Feb 12th 2008 7:16AM
hillary!!WIN WIN.she is a great lady......would love to meet her.she would make a great president!!!!!!from mrs debbie
Dimples Apr 6th 2008 7:00PM
You got to be kidding, I gone Bush so I guess I can go stupid H Clinton. mlb
Linda Feb 12th 2008 7:27AM
Bill Clinton and the high flyin club! That's for me. Oh wait he's not running. Drats. I guess Obama then since I'm not switching to the other side for Hillary!
Jeff Feb 12th 2008 4:31PM
Obama!
DOVE Feb 12th 2008 12:49PM
HILLARY CLINTON--I WOULD LOVE TO TRAVEL WITH HER. WE COULD TALK, AND SHE IS SO KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND INTELLIGENT, I AM SURE THE CONVERSATION WOULD BE STIMULATING AND EXICTING. AS FAR AS OBAMA, I WOULD BE SCARED TO TRAVEL WITH HIM. HE IS SO FULL OF B---AND IS NOT THE TYPE OF PERSON I WOULD WANT TO BE AROUND.
MaryLouise Apr 6th 2008 5:44PM
As far as I know Clinton (Hillary) would not be the best representative of USA among the world leaders.
Lexy Feb 12th 2008 1:14PM
Definately Obama! For some reason i think he's so hot!!! I Hit it!!!
Lexy Feb 12th 2008 1:13PM
Definately Obama! For some reason i think he's so hot!!! I Hit it!!!
David Feb 12th 2008 3:40PM
To Dove: It would only be fair for you to offer specifics related to what issues you think Senator Clinton has knowledge in; it would be equally fair for you to describe what "type of person" Senator Obama is that makes you "scared" to want to travel with him. I would personally like to travel with both President Bush and Dick Cheney so they can explain to me what could have been done differently over the past eight years; I'm certain the current administration has a number of regrets.
David Feb 12th 2008 5:12PM
Dove: I'd be interested knowing how you would isolate both candidates’ positions regarding our economy, the negative value of the American dollar in the international marketplace, education, healthcare, U.S. military presence overseas, and diplomacy. Homeowners need to know how long it will take to sell their property because of the recent mortgage lending crisis that now dictates potential buyers must have flawless credit to qualify for a low-interest loan. We also need to understand each candidate’s plan for the United States to have other sources for oil outside of the Middle East that will facilitate lower consumer prices for fuel. Preparations must be made now for future human survival as the planet’s eco-system continues to deteriorate. Finally, our industry needs to be re-invented; we manufacture and export few genuinely American products. Our continuous consumption of foreign products undermine and increase the price of our own. We need an manufacturing stimulus plan that Americans can invest in and become proud of. Once you are able to complete this, then perhaps you can identify the "BS" you are certain Mr. Obama is full of, because his ideas are gaining popularity within both the Senate and Congress. We should all be concerned with the “BS” that forces us to pay over three dollars for a gallon of fuel and nearly two dollars for a loaf of bread.
This country is in serious trouble and only a select number of Americans are financially able to survive the economic consequences that lay ahead of us. Solutions are not going to be easy and it will take time to see universally beneficial changes. Either candidate faces a terrifying responsibility, but neither of them subscribe to impossibility. Both call for change that begins with admitting that many mistakes have been made with no regard toward who will suffer the damage. Our status of being the best country in the world has cost us tremendously. Our pride and arrogance have taken a dangerous turn. We need leadership that can be confident, but humble; firm, but yielding; guarded, but benevolent. Our relations with Europe, Asia, and South American need to be strengthened to restore international support for the United States. To improve our world position, our governing structure needs to find internal accord and all branches must wilfully work with each other. I feel both candidates can be the model to initiate these changes.
Take time to read, watch, or listen to the news because if you have been following the campaign carefully, you will notice a close similarity between the Democratic candidates, and any notions the party will suffer a rift because of them have evaporated. Obama and Clinton find agreement in many issues and a random sampling of 193 items voted in the Senate reveal Obama and Clinton only differed with 2 items. The candidates are extremely dedicated to their responsibilities as Senators and are moving in a direction that calls for a reformation of government and a restoration of public trust. The only difference between the two candidates is that Obama has a better sense of the importance of Grass-roots campaigning in all areas and that popular opinion projections must be met verified with hands-on application. He has an excellent campaign manager who takes nothing for granted and is in constant communication with staffers and volunteers. Obama’s sweep this weekend (02/08 to 02/10) prompted Clinton to replace her campaign manager, so with all the knowledge you give credit to Hillary for having, she should have closed this past week-end with better numbers. I am not stating this as a negative against Mrs. Clinton; she and her team slipped and missed an opportunity. Nor is it a negative statement against you; you are mis-informed and have a truncated understanding of crucial information. I only criticize the lack of detail that could support your position; else wise, it is just an empty, and superficial comment. Again, a close study of this presidential race will show the Democratic Party can find satisfaction in either Obama or Clinton becoming the Commander In Chief. There was a time when much commentary circulated that said neither candidate could run a successful campaign; that the country was not “ready” for a woman or a black president. No such talk dominates the airwaves now and it is a testimony that the citizens of this country are not only ready for significant change, but are inspired that diversity is no longer a word to be feared and one day will be something that won’t need to be enforced through legislation. Perhaps you can bring that up when you book your flight with Mrs. Clinton.
Rose Feb 17th 2008 8:29AM
David: Hi-five.
ford Sep 5th 2008 9:51AM
Amen!!!!
ohpuleez Feb 22nd 2008 3:19PM
I have had the distinguished pleasure of working with hillary clinton. I would like to say that she works hard and is super-smart. That being said, she was rude to her staff and seldom had a kind word to say to anyone who couldn't be of service to her in some way. So to those of you who believe you would like to travel with her, you'd be in for a very rude awakening. She is neither friendly nor kind.
I also extend a high-five to DAVID.
ohpuleez Feb 22nd 2008 3:21PM
oh, and that being said, I'd want to travel with barack for the same reason Nick Hawkins wants to travel with hillary.
Groovner Feb 22nd 2008 10:40PM
Neither party has ANYTHING to offer the common USA citizen. None of these people live in a "real world".
As much as it hurts to say this NOBODY will be getting my vote this year. America were have you gone??? We treat outsiders better than our people, We force God to leave our schools and ask why all the school shootings, we tax the crap out of those who cant afford it and give special privledges to those who dont need them, we want to befriend the vary one who hates us (YES the Muslim world), the bankers have both man and woman working thier butts off to keep thier homes, insurance companies have forced the Dr's to make squat, while overcharging the common man who really cant live with or without it, and the oil executives are laughing while half of america cant afford to feed its family GOOD food.
Greed + Power + 28 million illegals = 3rd World Nation
Good luck to all over the next decade!!!
Lauren Feb 24th 2008 9:38AM
I am extremely annoyed that we can't do diddly-squat about illegal aliens.
Lauren Feb 24th 2008 9:37AM
I do not see why we need to get invovled with other countries problems. We have been doing this since World War 1. I think it is a waste of time and a waste of money that we should get between Iraq's problems of not wanting and Curds or any other type of religon that the don't like. Why do we americans have to go in and get in a war because of two countries problems.....a half a world away!
Gina Feb 25th 2008 4:35AM
MIKE HUCKABEE!! He and I agree on so many things, not to mention he's got such a great sense of humor!
colleen Mar 1st 2008 11:16AM
I wouldn't mind traveling with any of the candidates. I could find out what each one of them were thinking. I would like it to be a long trip so i could ask all the questions i wanted. I would give them all a fair chance. It would also give me a chance to see them as real people.
Eleanor Jan 30th 2010 4:52PM
I think Oboma or Hillary Clinton either one would be great to talk to but I would like to ask the President why it is taking my 48yr old son who has a broken neck and the Dr.told him in writing he really messed his surgery up and would need to do more surgery to maybe fix it but leave him unable to swollow good and his speech would be impaired and my son told him NO and they cut his comp checks off and he is a single Dad with a 16 yr old girl to school and feed and the Smokey Mountains of Gatlingburg Tn it is snowy and in the single digets but his Laweyer has not even made a court date or a settlement demand yet I don't know what he is waiting on it has been 3 years since the accident of a man dropping a commercial drill 2 stories and hit him on the head He is never out of pain and his Pain Manigement M.D. is not in there Network so he has to come up with over 200.00 every time he has to see him and so far work comp has not re-embursed him for those visits .Thats is what I woiuld like to set down with President Oboma and talk about.